Your BackerKit Survey Has Arrived!
9 months ago
– Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 01:01:26 PM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers,
The prelude is complete, and the main performance can now begin! We're excited to announce that your Echoes of the Unread BackerKit surveys have officially been sent out to your inboxes. 📖
Your Quest
✒️ Set the Destination: Double-check your shipping address to ensure your rewards arrive safely at their final chapter.
🎼 Tune Your Pledge: Review your chosen rewards and make any final adjustments needed.
📚 Expand Your Collection (Optional): Discover enchanting add-on options to enhance your library of treasures.
Need Assistance?
If your survey seems to be lost in the stacks, don't worry! Check your spam or promotions folder first. If it's still missing, message [email protected], and we'll help you find your page.
By completing your survey promptly, you help ensure a smooth and successful adventure for everyone. We deeply appreciate your continued support and eagerness to join us on this magical, musical quest!
—Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
Important Update: BackerKit Survey Smoke Test
9 months ago
– Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 11:00:27 AM
Hello backers!
It's been a little while, and we're so excited to be back with an update! We're composing a symphony of gratitude for your incredible support! Thanks to you, Echoes of the Unread is turning the page to the next chapter! 🎉🎶 Your belief in this musical adventure has been the perfect harmony, and now we're ready to conduct the next phase!
Echoes of the Unread BackerKit Survey Smoke Test
Today, we are sending out a "smoke test" for our backer surveys. This is an important preliminary step, and the survey is sent to a small percentage of backers. This test helps us ensure that the survey system works correctly before sending it out to everyone.
If you are part of this initial group, please keep an eye on your inbox for an email from BackerKit. Once received, it is very important that all backers complete their surveys to ensure your order is fulfilled accurately and on time.
Remaining BackerKit Surveys
The rest of our amazing backers will receive their surveys on Monday, after we've received the all-clear. With the backer survey, you'll be able to confirm your shipping address and upgrade your pledges. If you have physical items, you'll have access to add even more enchanting Echoes of the Unread treasures to your collection!
If you have any questions about BackerKit, the survey, or your order, please don't hesitate to reach out to Nick at [email protected]. We're here to help!
So, prepare for a message from the library to arrive in your inbox! We absolutely can't wait to get this game into your hands. 🤩
—Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
The Final Note! Thank You for an Incredible Campaign! 💜
10 months ago
– Wed, Jun 18, 2025 at 07:01:17 AM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers,
And just like that, the campaign is over. 🥺
We are sitting here, completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude. Thanks to your incredible support, passion, and belief in this project, the Kickstarter for Echoes of the Unread is a massive success! We started this journey with a dream of bringing Rhapsody’s story to life, and you have turned that dream into a reality.
Together, 322 of you came together to raise an amazing $25,515. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
A Look Back at Our Adventure
This campaign was more than just a fundraiser; it was a community coming together. Let's take a quick look back at some of the amazing highlights:
Funded in Just 24 Hours! 🎉
We were absolutely floored when we hit our initial funding goal in a single day! Your immediate and enthusiastic support set the tone for this entire campaign and proved to us that the love for new retro adventures is stronger than ever.
Devblogs with Matt Tuttle🎬
Throughout the campaign, the creator of Echoes of the Unread, Matt Tuttle, took us behind the curtain with a series of devblogs. He gave us an inside look at the game's creation, from its initial concept and story to the challenges and joys of developing for the NES. If you missed any of them, you can catch up here:
STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED! 🔓✨
The Steam Port! One of the most exciting moments was our final-day push where, together, you unlocked our $25,000 stretch goal! This was a true community victory, and because of you, Echoes of the Unread will be coming to PC via Steam, allowing even more players to experience Rhapsody’s journey.
So, What Happens Next?
The end of the campaign is just the beginning of the next chapter! Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect:
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Check Your Payment: Kickstarter will now process all pledges. They will email you directly if there are any issues with your payment information. Please keep an eye on your inbox for any messages from them.
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Wait for the Survey: After Kickstarter has finished processing everything, we will send out a survey through our pledge manager. This is where you will be able to confirm your rewards, provide your shipping address, and grab any last-minute add-ons you might have missed. Keep an eye on your email for that!
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Keeping in Touch: While this campaign is over, our communication is not! We will continue to post regular updates here on Kickstarter to keep you informed of our development and manufacturing progress every step of the way.
This project is now officially moving from a dream into production, and we couldn't be more excited to get to work. Thank you for being the best community a team could ask for.
With immense gratitude,
—Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios 💜
STEAM PORT UNLOCKED! Can We Reach Nintendo Switch?!
10 months ago
– Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 06:23:08 PM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers,
WE DID IT!
We are absolutely floored. With more than 12 hours still left in the campaign, you have completely smashed through the $25,000 stretch goal! We were watching the numbers climb, hoping we’d get there, and you carried us over the finish line. We are speechless. Your support in these final hours has been overwhelming and humbling. To achieve this together, right at the finish line, is more than we could have asked for.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!
Echoes of the Unread is Officially Coming to Steam!
That's right! Because of your incredible push, we can now officially announce that Echoes of the Unread will be coming to PC via Steam!
This is a game-changer. Your support has just kicked the door wide open for so many new players to discover Rhapsody's world. We are so thrilled to bring this story to a wider audience, and it's all thanks to you. More details about the Steam version will be shared after the campaign.
The Next Goal is in Sight: Nintendo Switch!
Hitting the Steam goal with so much time to spare is incredible. The energy is so high right now that we have to ask... can we do it again?
The next stretch goal is shimmering on the horizon: at $30,000, we will unlock a port for the Nintendo Switch!
We know it’s a huge leap for our final day, but with this momentum, anything feels possible. Bringing Rhapsody’s adventure to the Switch would be an absolute dream come true. Here’s how we can try to make it happen in the time we have left:
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Spread the Word: Tell everyone! The news of the confirmed Steam port—and the chance to unlock a Switch port—could bring in a whole new wave of adventurers.
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Last Chance for Goodies: This is still the last day to grab any add-ons or upgrade your pledge. Every bit helps us climb towards that next goal.
Thank you for making this final day, and this entire campaign, so unforgettable. Let's finish strong!
—Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
The Final 48 Hours!
10 months ago
– Mon, Jun 16, 2025 at 11:02:06 AM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers,
It’s hard to believe we’re heading into the final 48 hours of this campaign. It feels like just yesterday we launched this project, hoping you’d all connect with the world we’re so passionate about. Your response has been nothing short of magical, and we’re heading into this final countdown with so much gratitude.
This is the last call to the library! If you've been waiting for the right moment to jump in, upgrade your pledge, or tell a friend, now is the time. Let’s make this an ending to remember!
📖 Only Two Tomes Left: The Hidden Book Tier
As we approach the finish line, we have to talk about our ultimate tier, The Hidden Book. We designed this for the adventurer who wants to hold every piece of this world in their hands. And now, there are only TWO slots left.
This bundle includes everything we’ve shown off, plus two rewards you can't get anywhere else:
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Your Name in the Credits: A permanent place in the game’s history, forever part of the story.
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The Shadow Box Art: A stunning, multi-layered art piece that literally brings the game’s world to life with a 3D view.
Alongside those exclusives, you’ll also receive the full library: The Digital Bundle (Rom, OST, Poster, & PDF Manual), the complete-in-box Limited Edition Laser Engraved NES cartridge, the Artbook, Vinyl LP, Journal, Bookmark & Bookends, Poster, Pins, and everything else we've dreamed up for this campaign. It's our way of sharing the ultimate piece of the adventure with our most dedicated supporters.
Here’s another look at the full range of rewards:
This is it—our final push together. Every pledge, share, and cheer in these last hours means the world to us. Thank you for believing in Rhapsody’s story and for making this campaign an unforgettable journey.
Let's bring this home!
—Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios
